Marten
Every Marten since 1915 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marten
Marten is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 506 American babies have been named Marten. Its peak came in 1963, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,542 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,747 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,210 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,394 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,464 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,930 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,625 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,779 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,869 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,560 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,667 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,057 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,695 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,180 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,252 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,203 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,434 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,335 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,798 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,390 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,557 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,610 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,511 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,858 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,306 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,107 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,684 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marten in 2025?
Marten did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marten?
506 babies have been named Marten in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marten most popular?
Marten peaked in 1963, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Marten a boy or girl name?
Marten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marten rising or falling?
Marten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.